Asbestos and Mesothelioma in Nevada

There are no naturally-occurring asbestos deposits in the state of Nevada; neither have there ever been asbestos industries. There are however over a dozen power generation plants, where workers have been exposed to friable asbestos fibers.

Asbestos has been used for over half a century not only as a flame retardant but as an electrical insulator. Wiring and panel partitions as well as electrical cloth all contained significant amounts of asbestos material; asbestos was used to insulate electrical conduits, and much of the building itself – such as plaster, drywall, and cement – was made with asbestos fibers.

Power plant workers were identified as a high-risk group for asbestos disease when in 2003, doctors in Puerto Rico examined the chest x-rays from a large group of power plant employees. Thirteen percent of these x-rays showed signs of asbestos disease even when tobacco use was factored out.

Asbestos Exposure in Nevada

Although there are few old or historic buildings in the densely-populated Clark County (Las Vegas) area, asbestos building materials were used extensively in building construction up through the 1980s. Because of this, asbestos disease disproportionately affects construction workers for this reason. One asbestos site was the Concord State Hospital, where asbestos insulation was used throughout the building.

Foreland is an oil refinery located in Tonopah. There is actually a small source of petroleum in this part of Nevada, which is used to make diesel fuel. According to Agency of Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, oil industry workers are among those at greatest risk for asbestos disease. Because petroleum is highly flammable even in its crude form, substantial amounts of asbestos have been used throughout the construction of oil refineries.

Mesothelioma Statistics in Nevada

Of the 154 asbestos-related deaths in Nevada during the last twenty years of the last century, most were mesothelioma victims living in the metropolitan areas of Clark County-Las Vegas Metro and Washoe County (Reno). Only two such fatalities were recorded outside these regions. Residents from all counties should seek medical attention if they believe they have been exposed to asbestos.

Asbestos Exposure in Nevada by City

The following list of cities in the state of Nevada house job sites known to have asbestos containing materials. If you worked at any of these companies and/or jobsites in Nevada, there is a possibility that you may have been exposed to harmful asbestos which is known to cause mesothelioma. Click on a city to view a complete list of job sites in that city.

Asbestos Exposure at Nevada Jobsites

If someone you know has ever worked at one of the job sites listed below, they may have been exposed to high levels of asbestos. Asbestos exposure at any one of these job sites could put them at risk for developing one of the following asbestos related diseases: malignant mesothelioma (a terminal cancer), asbestos related lung cancer, asbestosis.

Beowawe

Beowawe Power Plant

Ely

Foreland Refining

Fernley

Brady Power Plant

Laughlin

Laughlin Air Force Base

Mojave Generating Station

Southern California Edison Company

Mercury

Atomic Energy Commission

Atomic Test Site

Catalytic Construction

Reynolds Electric

Moapa

Nevada Power Company

Reid Gardner Power Plant

Reid Gardner Station

Royson

Basic Magnesium, Inc.

Defense Plant Corporation

Manganese Ore Corp

Sparks

Nugget Casino

Owens Corning Fiberglas

Sierra Pacific Power Company

Southern Pacific Company

Wells Cargo Inc

Valmy

Valmy Generating Station

Wabuska

Fort Churchill Generating Station

Yerington

Wabuska

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers in Nevada

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located in Nevada. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors in Nevada

We have also compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors that are located in Nevada. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations, and office locations.

Filing an Asbestos Claim in Nevada

Don’t lose your rights! If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and were exposed to asbestos in Nevada, you may be entitled to compensation. You may have limited time to file a claim. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and have a pathology report in hand to support that diagnosis, you are eligible for financial assistance.

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